Thai Movie Scene: Subtitling vs. Dubbing
Known for its majestic sights, rich cultural heritage, and divine food, Thailand takes a very special place in its corner of the earth. With a… Read More »Thai Movie Scene: Subtitling vs. Dubbing
Languages of Asia
A deeper dive into Filipino culture through their holidays
You can understand people more by learning their history. And there’s no better way to find out about a country’s history than by looking at… Read More »A deeper dive into Filipino culture through their holidays
Why Koreans say “us” and “we” rather than “I” or “me”
South Korea is an incredibly beautiful country that has an advanced economy and a very rich culture. If you’re planning on traveling there for pleasure… Read More »Why Koreans say “us” and “we” rather than “I” or “me”
Burmese script and punctuation – everything you need to know
Burmese language Burmese language is the official language of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and is nowadays spoken by more than 30 million people. It… Read More »Burmese script and punctuation – everything you need to know
So close, yet so far: Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia
Malaysia and Indonesia are lands of diversity. One may discover such a colorful abundance of people, cultures and indigenous languages, if only one decides to… Read More »So close, yet so far: Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia
How to win Filipino clients
Situated in south-east Asia, the Philippines is a magnificently beautiful country, home to over 7,000 islands, some of which have either not yet been explored,… Read More »How to win Filipino clients
Proper punctuation when doing DTP in Japanese
In English, punctuation might be taken for granted. After all, the comma that adds a natural pause in a sentence or the period that marks… Read More »Proper punctuation when doing DTP in Japanese
Kokeshi Dolls – the story behind these small beauties
While known for its anime, sushi vending machines, punctual public transport system, as well as other cultural aspects, Japan is an interesting country and other… Read More »Kokeshi Dolls – the story behind these small beauties
Kaiju – the monster from Japan and China that took over Hollywood
Halloween took place just about a month ago, but we`re here with some spooky stories about monsters from another land. You might be surprised to… Read More »Kaiju – the monster from Japan and China that took over Hollywood
Honorifics in Korea: language and culture explained
As a foreigner in South Korea, you might feel overwhelmed by the plethora of questions asked of you by your hosts, including and especially, what… Read More »Honorifics in Korea: language and culture explained